Description
Botanical name
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Family
Brassicaceae
Spacing
Plant a group of 4 seeds every square foot. When 5 cm (2″) tall, thin to 45-60 cm (18-24″) apart in rows 60-90 cm (24-36″) apart.
Depth
Plant seeds 5 mm (¼”) deep.
Requirements
Best in full sun. pH around 6.5-7.
Germination
Seeds will sprout in 7-10 days.
Pests
Flea beetles, cutworms, cabbage root maggot, cabbage worms and cabbage aphids
Timing
Sow indoors beginning in March and transplant as soon as possible so that it can mature before summertime heat.
Growing
Water early in the day so plant parts above the ground dry as quickly as possible. Control weeds to help keep the pests away.
Harvest
60-75 days from transplant.
Season
Cool, annual
